Shaky Gates Admits Stealing to Pay for Love Nest: Trial Update

Paul Manafort’s former right-hand man, Rick Gates, testified Tuesday about how he helped his boss conceal millions of dollars and defraud banks to get loans. Under cross examination he admitted to stealing from his boss to pay for an extra-marital affair. Manafort’s lawyers blame Gates for any crimes that occurred.

Gates admitted under cross-examination that he stole from Manafort to cover expenses related to a secret relationship. In response to a question from Manafort’s lawyer Kevin Downing whether he stole from his boss to pay for “the secret life of Rick Gates,” Manafort’s former deputy responded: “There was a time 10 years ago when I had a relationship.” The married father of four said the relationship lasted two months and involved an apartment in London.